Brother that was such a fantastic video. Your country is so rich in history and culture. And this gave great insight into cutlery from your nation. Job well done mate 🙏
Nice information, Dave, and thank you. When I was in New Zealand in the 1970's and worked for the New Zealand Forest Service, the most common hunting knife was the Green River skinner and the Mercator folding knife from Germany. Interesting enough, the Green River skinner was a trailing point fixed blade that had its origins in Massachusetts, where J. Russell and Company built its knife factory on the banks of the Green River and called their factory The Green River Works. They were in competition with English knives imported from Sheffield, England, for the American Western knife market. The Green River skinner that I saw in New Zealand was actually designed by Russell for the fur trade and also imitated and produced by knife manufactures in Sheffield. It was commonly called the " Green River skinner" in the 1830's by American frontiersmen and trappers. Cheers, Richard
Hi Richard, very interesting information. Thanks. I did not know that. One of my buddies in Georgia did remark this design reminded him of the old beaver skinning knives. So very interesting that this design was commonly used by fur trappers in the US. A mate of mine in Wellington still uses an old Mercator for hunting. A great folding knife. Thanks for your valuable insight. Cheers Dave
@@david6920-r6z Hi Dave, when I returned home to the USA after five years in New Zealand, I brought home with me my old Mercator folding knife and New Zealand Green River skinning knife because they represented New Zealand history at that time. But while I was in NZ, I largely used my Buck hunting knife and Buck hunting folder, model 110. I'm glad to hear that New Zealanders are beginning to make and use some of their own knives. Its just part of a nation's national identity. Cheers, mate
great kiwi accent - easy to listen to nice content mate, the history of nz making is really interesting there is an old forge down on the mainland - near blacks hills (?) it's really cool and i can imagine knives being made and repaired there
Thanks Drew. The rain is coming today but I need to get out on a local deer hunt soon! Trust you also have a great week Brother! And your region is recovering from the cyclone 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Very nice history lesson on knives and knife manufacturing for your country. About the only manufacturer we have left here in Canada is Grohmann Knives. They make very good hunting and outdoor knives. Well worth a look. Have a great day!
Thank you! I will look up Grohmann. I was actually born in Canada - in New Foundland of all places. Left when I was 3 years old (my parents were working there) so I lost the accent! Interesting I would have assumed there would be a few knife manufacturers in Canada 🇨🇦 🇳🇿 have a great Day!
@david6920-r6z I'm from Nova Scotia. You would think. We've lost our ruggedness over the years. We fell down that slipper slope. It's very hard to find a knife to buy here, and very hard to get them into the country with our current knife laws.
Victory knives NZ are very good especially there high carbon. Very cheap and great profiles and design available. In my opinion their knifes have a better profile than svord. Svord always has inconsistent grinding wich should not be present for the money you pay. Moving on if you want bang for buck, you csnt go wrong with a victory knife.
Thanks for your comment. I understand Victory knives are the same knife company as Green River? Thanks for your recommendation. I own one old Svord which dates back to 1988. I like it fine, but haven’t had any experience with other Svords, particularly the later models. I will consider purchasing a Victory knife. Cheers Dave
Brother that was such a fantastic video. Your country is so rich in history and culture. And this gave great insight into cutlery from your nation. Job well done mate 🙏
Thanks Brother, I really appreciate you watching and commenting! 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Great video Dave! Really enjoyed the history brother! 🙂🇳🇿🔥🇺🇸👍
Thanks Brother! Happy New Year! 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Nice information, Dave, and thank you. When I was in New Zealand in the 1970's and worked for the New Zealand Forest Service, the most common hunting knife was the Green River skinner and the Mercator folding knife from Germany. Interesting enough, the Green River skinner was a trailing point fixed blade that had its origins in Massachusetts, where J. Russell and Company built its knife factory on the banks of the Green River and called their factory The Green River Works. They were in competition with English knives imported from Sheffield, England, for the American Western knife market. The Green River skinner that I saw in New Zealand was actually designed by Russell for the fur trade and also imitated and produced by knife manufactures in Sheffield. It was commonly called the " Green River skinner" in the 1830's by American frontiersmen and trappers. Cheers, Richard
Hi Richard, very interesting information. Thanks. I did not know that. One of my buddies in Georgia did remark this design reminded him of the old beaver skinning knives. So very interesting that this design was commonly used by fur trappers in the US. A mate of mine in Wellington still uses an old Mercator for hunting. A great folding knife. Thanks for your valuable insight. Cheers Dave
@@david6920-r6z Hi Dave, when I returned home to the USA after five years in New Zealand, I brought home with me my old Mercator folding knife and New Zealand Green River skinning knife because they represented New Zealand history at that time. But while I was in NZ, I largely used my Buck hunting knife and Buck hunting folder, model 110. I'm glad to hear that New Zealanders are beginning to make and use some of their own knives. Its just part of a nation's national identity. Cheers, mate
@@richardluppi2625 Bucks look like great knives. Thanks mate
great kiwi accent - easy to listen to
nice content mate, the history of nz making is really interesting
there is an old forge down on the mainland - near blacks hills (?) it's really cool and i can imagine knives being made and repaired there
Thanks! I am not familiar with that Forge. Do you know what town it is closest to?
Great video! Very informative and interesting, Thanks for sharing 😊🔪👍
Thanks Brother. I appreciate you 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Really enjoyed your video David. I hope you have a good week ahead of you my friend.
Thanks Drew. The rain is coming today but I need to get out on a local deer hunt soon! Trust you also have a great week Brother! And your region is recovering from the cyclone 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Hey Dave, excellent video today 👍 I really enjoyed it very much!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks - Great to hear from you Brother! Much appreciated! 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
Very nice history lesson on knives and knife manufacturing for your country. About the only manufacturer we have left here in Canada is Grohmann Knives. They make very good hunting and outdoor knives. Well worth a look. Have a great day!
Thank you! I will look up Grohmann. I was actually born in Canada - in New Foundland of all places. Left when I was 3 years old (my parents were working there) so I lost the accent! Interesting I would have assumed there would be a few knife manufacturers in Canada 🇨🇦 🇳🇿 have a great Day!
@david6920-r6z I'm from Nova Scotia. You would think. We've lost our ruggedness over the years. We fell down that slipper slope. It's very hard to find a knife to buy here, and very hard to get them into the country with our current knife laws.
@@Pocket_EDC that’s a shame. Lucky we still have a fairly rural based economy so it’s still fairly practical over here. For now.
@david6920-r6z Hang onto that. It can slip away before you know it. Get the young people involved. They will carry the torch.
Cool video, very interesting 👍
Thanks 🙏🏼 I appreciate you!
Wyatt Louis Jane is the bloke from New Zealand who makes knives he has a channel on UA-cam
Thanks I will look him up
Good information, theres a bloke on youtube he makes knives in his shed hes from Newzeland
Thanks. Do you know his channel? I will look him up
@david6920-r6z His channel name is Wyatt Louis Jane
Victory knives NZ are very good especially there high carbon. Very cheap and great profiles and design available. In my opinion their knifes have a better profile than svord. Svord always has inconsistent grinding wich should not be present for the money you pay. Moving on if you want bang for buck, you csnt go wrong with a victory knife.
Thanks for your comment. I understand Victory knives are the same knife company as Green River? Thanks for your recommendation. I own one old Svord which dates back to 1988. I like it fine, but haven’t had any experience with other Svords, particularly the later models. I will consider purchasing a Victory knife. Cheers Dave
@@david6920-r6z yep, same manufacturer.
@@mattharrison9550 thanks. I am learning heaps from the comments